After a rare and punishing winter storm brings much of the Northeast to a standstill, Matt reflects on the unsettling feeling of being truly stuck — unable to move, plan, or control the conditions around him. Snow, ice, and freezing rain become a powerful reminder of how quickly certainty can disappear. Drawing on the history of extreme weather events and the simple truth that spring is only 52 days away, this episode explores how storms — literal and metaphorical — demand the same response: hunker down, focus on what you can control, and hold steady without losing hope. A meditation on perspective, restraint, and staying human when forces larger than you take over.

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